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Research Assistant I/II - Neurosurgery (Finance)
This role plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments in our Neurosurgery Department. The position assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s). The Research Assistant will help in performing basic science research in mouse tumor models to study the role of targeted therapeutics including biologics, nanoparticles, and chemotherapeutics.
Position Summary:
Responsibilities include initiation of tumors, treatment with drugs administered intravenously, monitoring progress of tumors, charting data, summarizing results, harvesting tumors and normal organs for histological analysis and single cell isolation for flow cytometry, and maintaining the lab. The individual will be working in a lab focused on studying cancer therapeutics. The individual will be expected to work with other researchers in the lab to complete experiments. Animal handling and colony management, ordering supplies, updating animal protocols, and lab maintenance experience is required. Other skills can be acquired as needed.
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.